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Almost Springer Salmon Time
« on: February 26, 2011, 12:38:01 PM »
Well, it is almost time for the madness to begin.    :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Has anyone heard what the state has decided on regs yet?  Any forecast on run size?  Can not seem to find info anywhere..   :dunno:
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Re: Almost Springer Salmon Time
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2011, 01:40:15 PM »
According to the pre-season forecast, 198,400 upriver spring chinook will return to the Columbia River this year, close to the 10-year average. While that prediction is well below last year’s banner run of 315,345 fish, the number of large five-year-old chinook is expected to be up significantly over last year.

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Re: Almost Springer Salmon Time
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2011, 01:44:06 PM »
well, cool.. looking forward to some fresh salmon.  Can not wait for the combat fishing to start..
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Re: Almost Springer Salmon Time
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2011, 02:10:39 PM »
I can't wait.  I got a few fish last year at drano and it was a blast.
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Re: Almost Springer Salmon Time
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2011, 02:35:00 PM »
I am getting jacked up as well! It should be a blast!
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Re: Almost Springer Salmon Time
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2011, 02:42:30 PM »
They have been catching them on the Willamette pretty regularly now. Get out there before March 1st while you can still keep two fish  :IBCOOL:
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Re: Almost Springer Salmon Time
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2011, 07:17:08 PM »
Went out in the Columbia for a few hours this morning.  Saw 2 fish caught and had one take down that didn't stick.  Columbia was 38.8.
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Re: Almost Springer Salmon Time
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2011, 09:53:28 PM »
Going to get real serious in 2 weeks.  Putting new electronics on the boat.  A larger projected Willamette run this year...around 110k compared to the 60k range last year, but smaller mainstream Columbia run compared to last year.  By the way...season set to end April 4th from Bonneville down unless things change.
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Re: Almost Springer Salmon Time
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2011, 10:07:00 PM »
NW Sportsman mag reported (I think I saw it on Facebook) one was seen or caught or something at the barrier dam on the Cowlitz if I remember correctly the other day.
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Re: Almost Springer Salmon Time
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2011, 11:02:41 PM »
I know what they are saying about the numbers, but if I am not correct(I may not be!!!) the number of Jacks last year was off the charts.  Wouldn't that mean we should have a better than average year?  Either way I have my camping spot and am ready to catch the best tasting fish out there.  Good luck to you all and see you on the water.
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Re: Almost Springer Salmon Time
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2011, 11:10:17 AM »
Quote from: jackelope on February 26, 2011, 10:07:00 PM
NW Sportsman mag reported (I think I saw it on Facebook) one was seen or caught or something at the barrier dam on the Cowlitz if I remember correctly the other day.



One springer returned to the hatchery ...first one.
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Re: Almost Springer Salmon Time
« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2011, 04:41:48 PM »
Friend of mine caught a springer last week in the lower cowlitz..
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Re: Almost Springer Salmon Time
« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2011, 05:29:52 PM »
I will be at Drano, waiting for the 1st fish of the year..... that poor salmon does not stand a chance.   :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: Almost Springer Salmon Time
« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2011, 06:14:36 PM »
I will be making my first trip down in two weeks.  Boat is almost ready, K-15's are ready and I just bought some sardines.  Cant wait to catch a few nice Springers.

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Re: Almost Springer Salmon Time
« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2011, 06:22:03 PM »
Searun, expecting you to make it my way this spring....
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